carex buchananii leatherleaf sedge
Carex buchananii leatherleaf sedge is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive ornamental grasses, prized for its unique bronze-copper foliage and graceful, upright tufts. This hardy sedge adds elegant movement and year-round colour to gardens, making it a favourite for landscaping, mass plantings, and contemporary designs. Carex buchananii leatherleaf sedge thrives in a range of growing conditions, tolerating wind, coastal sites, and even dry soils once established. Its finely textured, arching leaves stand out beautifully in mixed borders, rockeries, and containers, bringing dynamic contrast and structure to any planting scheme.
Carex buchananii (Buchanans Sedge)
Buchanans Sedge, Leatherleaf Sedge
Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze foliage that curls at the tips. It forms graceful clumps up to 60 cm tall and wide, adding colour and texture to gardens year-round. This sedge thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, and light frost, it is perfect for borders, mass planting, and low-maintenance landscapes.
From $11.50
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Grasses - Height:
60 cm - Spread:
60 cm - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
